The weather in May in North Macedonia

It's pleasantly warm in May in North Macedonia with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in North Macedonia. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for North Macedonia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2020, North Macedonia reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 16°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for North Macedonia

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in North Macedonia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  North Macedonia New York
Average temperature 21°C 22°C
Max. temperature 23°C 28°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 65 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 10 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in North Macedonia with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in North Macedonia is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of North Macedonia for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in North Macedonia is based on weather data from Ohrid. Other places, like Skopje, Struga or Bitola, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in North Macedonia to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in North Macedonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in North Macedonia

Temperature in May in North Macedonia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in North Macedonia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in North Macedonia

Total precipitation in May in North Macedonia over the years

Daily UV index in May in North Macedonia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in North Macedonia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in North Macedonia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for North Macedonia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.